Hallandale Beach, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hallandale Beach is a mid-sized community located in Florida, within Broward County. The total population is 41,854. It ranks as the 101st most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hallandale Beach is 46.7 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hallandale Beach is $52,340. This is 30% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $279,100. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hallandale Beach is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

38.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%. Notably, 16.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hallandale Beach, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.